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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 19 Whereas Oregon is the primary grower of Mar- ion blackberries globally, producing 21 million pounds annually with 300 Oregon growers and 20 Whereas the Marion was introduced Oregon packers engaged in the production and by George F. Waldo of the Depart- packing of Marion blackberries; and ment of Agriculture (USDA) in Corvallis, Oregon, in Whereas the Marion blackberry is a nutritious food that is very high in antioxidants, vitamins and 1956 as part of the USDA-Agricultural Research fiber and is recognized as having a profound and Service berry breeding program run in collaboration positive effect on health; and with ; and Whereas one of the most delicious ways to eat Whereas the Marion is a hybrid blackberry that Marion blackberries is in a pie; and is a cross between the “Chehalem” and Whereas Marionberry pies are mouthwatering “” cultivars; and and delightful when served by themselves, à la mode Whereas the Marion blackberry is named after or garnished with whipped cream; and Marion County, where it was tested extensively; and Whereas an ideal way to celebrate the wonders Whereas 95 percent of the world’s Marion of a Pacific Northwest summer is to share a blackberries are grown in Oregon; and summertime meal with friends or family that con- Whereas the Marion blackberry is a trailing, cludes with a slice of fresh Marionberry pie; now, vigorous grower that produces canes up to 20 feet in therefore, length and up to six tons of berries per acre; and Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of Whereas the Willamette Valley’s climate, with the State of Oregon: moist spring rains and summers that are dry and That the Marionberry pie is the official pie of the State of Oregon. warm during the day and cool at night, is ideal for Filed in the office of Secretary of State July 18, 2017 growing Marion blackberries; and

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